Read the excerpt below from Antigone by Sophocles and answer the question that follows. CHORUS:The battle's done—let's strive now to forgetwith songs and dancing all night long,with Bacchus leading us to make Thebes shake. Which word describes the mood this passage creates for the audience?
The chorus celebrates that the battle is over and calls for songs and dancing all night. Those images create a festive, joyful mood, so “joyful” is the best answer.
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